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Arsenal Vs Manchester United – Player Ratings + Highlights
Revenge against Pride, Arsenal against Robin Van Persie, whatever you name, it was one hell of a match last night. Van Persie returned to the Emirates in the worst possible manner Arsenal fans would have imagined as he stepped on the turf as a Premier league Champion with the Arsenal XI giving the United players a guard of honour admist of the boos from the home fans. The match was played in a frantic pace throughout the 90 minutes. An offside goal by Walcott and a penalty from RVP himself resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Player Ratings:
Manchester United:
David de Gea: 6/10
The only real threat he faced was a couple of long range efforts from Cazorla which he managed to stop. Could have done a bit better with Walcott’s goal and was a little wasteful in his distribution and hurried clearances.
Rafael: 6.5/10
Although he din’t posses any attacking threats, did his job at the back quiet effectively.
Ferdinand: 7.5/10
Hardly put a foot wrong. Made Podolski’s life hard as he won almost all the long balls that came in his way. As always Ferdinand’s positioning was top-class.
Evra: 6/10
His mistake led to an early goal. But it was not entirely his mistake as the linesman made an error in judgement playing Walcott onside while the winger was clearly offside. Although he could have influenced the decision by stepping back. Otherwise had a decent game.
Phil Jones: 6.5/10
Made some good ground to present himself with a couple of chances to score but squandered his chance on both the occasions. Had a decent game in the midfield role he was presented with, however he could have avoided a few silly fouls.
Carrick: 7/10
As always a calm and solid performance by the Englishman. Didn’t seem to be budged by Arsenal’s pressing game and helped out his defenders to the maximum when Arsenal had the ball.
Valencia: 5.5/10
Wayward crossing from the wide man. Another disappointing performance.
Rooney: 6/10
Was not in the game for the first half hour. Looked sloppy in midfield, lacked that killer instinct when it came to passing in the final third apart from a neat flick on to the path of Carrick and a long ball towards Giggs late in the game. Looks like he needs some motivation to get his game going and maybe the Summer break could help him.
Nani: 6.5/10
A much better performance than Valencia in the right wing. Nani was deployed in the left wing by Ferguson and the player din’t disappoint Took defenders on and seemed to show a glimpse of his old self with tricks and his trademark cut-ins and shoot from the right.
Robin van Persie: 7/10
Although his misplaced pass led to Arsenal’s early opener, it was a perfect return to the Emirates for Van Persie. Scored a trade mark penalty late in the first half to equalise things and kept to himself admits of all the boos around the stadium.
SUBS
Anderson, Giggs and Chicharito: Apart from Giggs, who had a shot deflected by Chamberlain there is nothing much to rate the subs.
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Szczesny: 6/10
Arsenal fans would have remembered the scene where Szczesny would kiss Van Persie’s boots last season, however this time around he faced the Dutch man on his opposite side as he took the penalty but unfortunately for the Arsenal keeper, it was too good a shot to stop. Apart from that had a decent game stopping a couple of crucial headers and shots that came his way.
Sagna: 4.5/10
Is the time for the French man in Arsenal colors over? Yet another poor show from the full back. Culprit of giving away a silly penalty and din’t quite recover from the incident as he was sloppy throughout the game.
Mertesacker: 6/10
Didn’t have much defending to do. Stuck to the Dutchman quite well to intercept the occasional forward passes.
Koscielny: 7/10
A great game for the Frenchman, was given the job of closing down on van Persie which he did with great panache.
Gibbs: 6.5/10
Kept Valencia at bay for the most part of the game except for United’s counter-attacks which saw the English man at no man’s land. Defensively was solid and pressed United’s men early in the first half to win the ball back.
Rosicky: 7.5/10
The little Mozrat was easily Arsenal’s best player on the night, released Walcott en route for their first goal, and had a pop at goal himself. If he keeps playing like, the midfielder can possibly have an extended stay at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta: 6.5/10
Was an okay game for the Arsenal captain. Had the task of keeping Rooney within his limits which he did quite comfortably. Helped in winning the balls back when they lost possession
Ramsey: 7.5/10
Along with Rosicky, the Welsh man Performed excellently in the midfield. Ramsey is truly underrated, he showed amazing physical presence throughout the time he was on the pitch. The one main thing lacking in his game is his patience which makes him to commit a huge number of miss placed passes. Excellent work rate once again.
Cazorla: 6/10
Had two decent attempts on goal, never really troubled the defense with his vision and wasted a free-kick late on in the game. Could have contributed more to the creative part of the game which was clearly missing.
Podolski: 5.5/10
A rare start for the German, which he couldn’t capitalise on. Was hardly involved in the game.
Walcott: 6/10
A much better performance compared to his recent games as he scored an early goal. Although he was on an offside position, it was a clean finish from the Winger.
SUBS:
Jack Wilshere, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gervinho:
None of them could help the Gunners cause.
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Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in what could prove decisive for the Gunners’ Premier League title ambitions. Arsenal sit top of the table with 61 points from 28 matches, five points clear of Manchester City, who still have a game in hand, while Chelsea occupy 7th with 45 points after being held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge last weekend.
This represents a huge opportunity for Mikel Arteta’s side to put further distance between themselves and the chasing pack before facing Brighton away on Wednesday. Chelsea arrive at the Emirates in patchy form under Liam Rosenior, who has won just two of his eight league matches since replacing Enzo Maresca in January despite an encouraging start to his tenure.
Kick-off: 4:30 GMT, Sunday, March 1, 2026
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports
Kai Havertz Returns to Haunt Former Club
Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday that Kai Havertz will train on Saturday ahead of the Chelsea clash, giving the German a chance to feature against his former employers. Havertz has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since early February, but scored the winner in Arsenal’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi final victory over Chelsea earlier this month.
The 26 year old has endured a nightmare campaign with injuries limiting him to just 158 Premier League minutes this season, though he has still managed two goals and two assists when available. Viktor Gyokeres has flourished in Havertz’s absence, scoring twice in the 4-1 North London Derby demolition of Tottenham last weekend.
Rosenior Yet to Face Top Six Opposition
Liam Rosenior faces his first test against a top six side in the league since taking charge of Chelsea, having only faced teams sitting 7th or lower during his opening eight matches. His winning run needs proper context, given the quality of opposition, with recent dropped points against Leeds and Burnley at Stamford Bridge exposing serious vulnerabilities.
Arteta has beaten Rosenior twice already this season in the two legged Carabao Cup semi final, and the Spanish manager will fancy his chances of completing a treble over the Chelsea boss. Bukayo Saka should be fit despite limping off late against Spurs, while Ben White remains doubtful with a niggle.
Predicted Lineups: Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Rice, Zubimendi, Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Mudryk; Jackson
Also read: Kai Havertz Injury Update: Real Timeline and Medical Details Revealed!
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Update Given Following Arsenal Injury Scare as Olivia Smith Discharged From Hospital After Being Stretchered Off During FA Cup Win Over Bristol City
Arsenal star Olivia Smith has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered off the field during their Women’s FA Cup game against Bristol City. The forward, who joined the Gunners in the summer, played just under an hour before being forced off with pictures showing a neck brace around the 21 year old at Meadow Park.
This was a worrying moment for Arsenal supporters watching on Sunday afternoon. The Canadian international went down, receiving lengthy treatment before being taken off on a stretcher as a precaution. Thankfully, the injury appears to be far less serious than initially feared.
Left Hospital Yesterday Evening
According to Arsenal reporter Tim Stillman, Olivia Smith left the hospital yesterday evening after tests were run and will return to be assessed this week ahead of the March international break. This is brilliant news for Arsenal, who cannot afford to lose Smith for any length of time, given her importance to the team.
It is believed that her involvement with Canada is still up in the air, with the Canucks facing a triple header of friendlies against Colombia, Argentina, and the United States over the coming two weeks. Arsenal’s next match sees them face London City Lionesses in mid March.
Big Boost for Champions League Hopes
With no video available for Arsenal’s cup game against Bristol City, there was huge concern surrounding Smith’s condition for those unable to attend the game at Meadow Park. Thankfully, what seemed initially to be a severe injury has turned out to be a fairly minor incident.
While Stina Blackstenius and Alessia Russo are both more than capable options to lead the line, it has been Smith who has been Renee Slegers’ favoured choice and proven to be a brilliant signing since her arrival from Liverpool. Having Smith likely available for both legs of the Chelsea Champions League quarter final is a massive boost for Arsenal’s hopes of retaining their European crown.
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Arsenal Star Named WSL Player of the Month for January as Midfielder Continues Outstanding Form Following 400th Appearance Milestone
Kim Little has been named January’s Barclays Women’s Super League Player of the Month, recognition that follows her 400th appearance for Arsenal. The captain has made an outstanding start to 2026, completing every minute in the WSL and helping secure two clean sheets and four points from fixtures against Manchester United and Chelsea.
Little drove the midfield against United in the 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium and was again pivotal in the disciplined defensive display at Stamford Bridge that delivered that historic 2-0 win over the Blues. This is absolutely deserved recognition for one of Arsenal’s most influential players, who continues to perform at the highest level despite being 35 years old.
400th Appearance Came in Belgium
Little’s landmark 400th appearance came in Belgium as Arsenal won 4-0 at OH Leuven to close in on a Champions League London derby with Chelsea. The Scottish playmaker came on as a second half substitute in the 82nd minute, replacing Olivia Smith, to reach 400 appearances.
This achievement is even more notable given the time she spent playing in the USA and Australia during her career. Little has become one of the defining figures of the modern Arsenal era, establishing herself as an absolute legend at the club.
Chelsea Awaits in Champions League Quarterfinals
Provided nothing dramatic unfolds at Meadow Park next week, Chelsea awaits in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Arsenal hold a commanding 4-0 advantage from the first leg and are overwhelming favorites to progress to a mouth watering London derby in the last eight.
Little will be central to Arsenal’s hopes of defending their Champions League crown, with the midfielder’s experience and leadership qualities proving invaluable during the knockout stages of major competitions. Her consistent performances continue to set the standard for everyone around her.
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